MECHANICS Project Launch

How can communities take the lead in fighting seasonal flooding? Discover the MECHANICS project—a research initiative developing community-driven, data-backed solutions to chronic flooding and cholera outbreaks in Lusaka’s informal settlements, like Kanyama and Kalikiliki. What You’ll Learn: Action Over Academia: How researchers are putting community-identified needs ahead of academic goals to create real-world climate solutions. Global Partnerships: A look at the collaboration behind the project, including the University of Zambia, the Zambia Meteorological Department, the UK Met Office, and the University of Cape Town. The Ultimate Goal: Using data-driven adaptation strategies to protect health, build local capacity, and support Zambia’s Vision 2030. How can your city better prepare for climate-driven flooding? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #ClimateAdaptation #Lusaka #Zambia #FloodResilience #CommunityLed